Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 24, 2017

Assertiveness. Minute takers must have the confidence to be able to speak up in a meeting (where appropriate) and clarify points. Her clients have included New Zealand Defence Force, Ministry for Primary Industries, Dairy NZ, Zespri, polytechs, universities, district health boards and councils.

Skills 185

Skills Assertiveness Agenda 2016 185

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

I think it is the inability to speak up, trying to fit in, not being able to decide and FOCUS, believing we don’t deserve it (whatever “IT” is for you), lack of self-discipline and confidence. Remember that in the 4 th Industrial Age people will pay more for special, unique and different. Low or no confidence. Fitting in.

Confidence 165

Confidence Assertiveness Goals Learning 165

Step It Up VA Coaching

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

If you are nervous about speaking in front of large groups, start small – introducing yourself at a local business networking event, or speaking as part of an industry panel may be good ways to start. The more you present within your industry, the more you will assert yourself as an expert in your field.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Social Media Promotion Confidence 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 19, 2011

If you are nervous about speaking in front of large groups, start small – introducing yourself at a local business networking event, or speaking as part of an industry panel may be good ways to start. Present on a timely topic at industry events, and look for media opportunities to comment as an expert.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Social Media Promotion Confidence 100

Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 29, 2014

If you are nervous about speaking in front of large groups, start small – introducing yourself at a local business networking event, or speaking as part of an industry panel may be good ways to start. The more you present within your industry, the more you will assert yourself as an expert in your field.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Promotion Social Media Confidence 100

Loosely Speaking

APRIL 28, 2009

If you’re a female executive, add that other balancing act, appropriate assertiveness versus perceived bitchiness, and you may find your carefully honed professionalism isn’t cutting it. And even athletes can succeed with a little temperance in the swagger and a liberal dose of humility and sweetness.

2004 100

2004 Assertiveness Confidence 2009 100

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

We have to be experts at IT, we have to have great people skills and we have to be assertive and confident to be able to handle all of the daily tasks asked of us! If it does then ask to attend their initial training sessions on the industry. Not many other professions have that variety of skills. Personal Development.

Training 100

Training Assertiveness Skills Confidence 100

Success

JULY 31, 2024

She felt confident and ready to take on the day. As a Black woman, her journey in the corporate health care industry was turbulent, as she was often criticized and attacked because of her race. She asserts that one significant problem leaders have is not knowing themselves. In 2012, Simone Ross landed her first C-suite position.

Clothes 130

Clothes Assertiveness Health 2012 130

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

This proven program has been updated 15 times thus bringing timely and relevant information to administrative assistants, executive assistants, and administrators in Fortune 500 corporations and mid- to small-size organizations across industries. Equally important is the ability to communicate your needs assertively.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Skills Networking Goals 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 4, 2014

There are plenty of training opportunities for assistants but so many of us don’t attend external training events – in fact according to the recent Practically Perfect PA Industry snapshot 52% of respondents had not attending a training event in the last two years! Can you imagine another professional saying that?

Training 100

Training Networking Assertiveness Expenses 100

Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

I needed health insurance and retirement opportunities and wanted to stay within the industry I had most of my career experience in. I learned additional confidence and to speak up when the position’s duties radically changed within days of being hired. I asked her a lot of questions and I’m grateful for the answers she shared.

Interviewing 178

Interviewing Retirement Health Skills 178

Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Clear communication is essential for project managers, whether it’s having the confidence to present to senior stakeholders, writing a clear business case, or sharing ideas within a team. You’ll be confident that the documentation you’re creating is clearly worded, easy to follow and yet professional.

Training 40

Training Project Management Negotiating Assertiveness 40

Administrative Arts

AUGUST 24, 2010

What I’m Reading: Virtual Assistant – THE Blog About Our Industry » Developing Confidence in your VA business [link]. What I’m Reading: Administrative Assistant Blog, Executive Assistant – Administrative Assistants Assert Themselves… [link]. By popular demand…kitten pics.

2010 40

2010 IAAP PDF Assertiveness 40

Workplace Insight

JULY 1, 2024

In order to achieve this, and speaking with her you can be fairly confident they will, three main themes came through. Traits which are sorely needed if we are to truly understand what sustainability needs to mean for our industry.

Carbon Footprint 52

Carbon Footprint Collaborate Assertiveness Agenda 52

The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Brian and his team figured this one out because they operate in the industry where this shocking assertion is perhaps the most true… but don’t let that stop you reading. The principal –though hyper important in the sales of creative marketing services – is present in some aspect of sales and marketing in every industry. .

Assertiveness 40

Assertiveness Budget Confidence Stress 40

Bonnie Low-Kramen

OCTOBER 3, 2024

My classes are filled with mostly women who are ambitious, high achievers, and yet, often lack confidence in their own abilities. the CEO said that he had complete confidence that she would act as his surrogate. Never again will I allow attacks on my self-confidence and self-esteem, but I will never forget or deny how it feels.

Management 52

Management Mentoring 2024 Policies 52

Allwork

MAY 14, 2025

Addressing client bias, industry clustering, and policy reform will ensure a more equitable future for freelance pay rates. Studies reveal disparities ranging from 26% to as high as 48%, depending on the industry and region with an average gap of 15%. That means, on average, women charge less across every industry studied.

Self Esteem 299

Self Esteem Negotiating Confidence Legal 299

Allwork

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Soft skills such as emotional intelligence and adaptability hold long-term value, as they are timeless and transferable across roles and industries. These skills are about the context they transfer between jobs, companies, and industries. For example, were frequently told that assertiveness is the key to leadership.

Skills 290

Skills Assertiveness Collaborate Interviewing 290

Success

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Be prepared to justify your salary expectations based on industry standards, the company’s financial position, current market conditions and the value of your skills and qualifications. These 11 tips will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to advocate for yourself throughout the salary negotiation process.

Negotiating 246

Negotiating Salary Equipment Expenses 246

Success

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Target reels people in with its assertion to Expect more. Follow these stepsrelevant to any industry or positionto compose an effective and memorable personal brand statement. You may want to speak directly to clients, customers, recruiters, employers, leaders or maybe industry peers. Large brands are masters of this craft.

Cover Letter 191

Cover Letter Social Media Lifestyle Resume 191

Success

MARCH 28, 2025

You can use this information about yourself to decide what type of industry or position youre most well-suited for and seek out jobs based on your DISC profile. These individuals are most likely to excel in C-suite, management, legal, business or manufacturing industries. Attorney : As an attorney, D types can work independently.

Self Esteem 147

Self Esteem Collaborate Equipment Environment 147

Allwork

MAY 20, 2025

You know, a lot of self-talk and just knowing when you yourself have done a fantastic job goes a long way to building confidence. Like, the confidence has to come from inside you, not really from what other people give you. It’s, it’ hard to keep up in any industry. Daniel Lamadrid [00:15:12] Definitely.

Mentoring 264

Mentoring AT&T Promotion Learning 264

Success

MARCH 31, 2025

Reverse mentorship drives cross-generational innovation Older employees have deep industry knowledge. That rattled my confidence [but] it dawned on me that listening and learning are not signs of weaknesses. Its a shift thats reshaping workplace culture, from rigid nine-to-fives to results-driven workflows. Old habits also die hard.

Mentoring 279

Mentoring Learning Assertiveness Social Media 279

Success

APRIL 9, 2025

The last few months have been full of whiplash related to tariff negotiations, discussions and assertions, as the Trump administration implemented a 10% tariff on all incoming goods and some substantially higher rates for specific countries. 7, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had fallen for a third day in a row. Is the sky falling?

Retirement 130

Retirement Assertiveness Negotiating 2020 130